6 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    May 2025

  • Closing date

    24 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,690.00 Annually (Actual) SO1 HLTA Pay Scale – pt23-25

HLTA for SEMH pupils job summary

Our secondary SEMH class (Orange) is increasing in number and we will have a new teaching and learning space at at Springfield Commercial Centre, as well as their existing space on the main site. This new learning area will be solely for use by Orange Class as well as opportunities to access the wider Powerhouse Post 16 specialist Learning to Live and Work facilities. The group will work in two cohorts and we are looking for a dedicated Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead flexible groups. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our learners to acquire essential life skills and employment skills, to fully equip them for their future.

As a HLTA, you will work closely with pupils who have a variety of needs, and help foster their learning for life, their potential vocational development, emotional regulation and well-being. You will assist with lesson delivery, tailor support to individual needs, and encourage learners to achieve their potential in a safe, inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities will include teaching practical sessions, focusing on essential life skills such as independent living, effective communication, financial literacy, and vocational readiness to support their transition into adulthood as well as some foundation subjects such as the Arts and Physical Education. You’ll also support behaviour regulation, working closely with our dedicated staff team to ensure a positive, engaging atmosphere for all learners.

A driving licence is required for this post and willingness to undertake MIDAS (minibus training) if don't already have it

Pre-visit to the SILC is strongly recommended, so that you can develop a great understanding of our philosophy and the wide range of our provision prior to your application, please ring the office and make arrangements - 0113 3862450.

West SILC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing date: Thursday 24th April 2025 @ Midday

Interviews week beginning: TBC

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

School type
Special school, ages 2 to 19
School size
271 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
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